Shanita
girl nameShanita entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #811 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#811
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5566 |
| 1960s | #4089 |
| 1970s | #1297 |
| 1980s | #952 |
| 1990s | #3265 |
| 2000s | #10495 |
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Shanita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanita alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanita in 2025?
- Shanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanita most popular?
- Shanita peaked in 1978, reaching #811 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanita with classmates?
- Shanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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